"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the [Requirements for the Degree of] Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: James M. Conway.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-89).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Marc B. Goldstein.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-164).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychological Science."; Thesis advisor: Marianne Fallon.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Elementary Teachers."; Thesis advisor: Shelly Jones.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education.; Dissertation advisor: Nancy Hoffman.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-117).

The purpose of this research is to determine how a student's need for relatedness affects his or her motivation and academic achievement in mathematics. In addition, student motivation is examined independently of relatedness to determine its...

What is the instructional leadership role of superintendents in districts with sustained high levels of student achievement and/or where student achievement has improved over time? The objective of the study was to identify characteristics of...

Cooperative work in education; Ability grouping in education; Mathematics -- Study and teaching

This study reviewed research on the effect of heterogeneous ability grouping in a cooperative learning environment on academic achievement in mathematics. A large number of studies has shown the importance of cooperative learning procedure in...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Nancy Hoffman.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-110).

According to Hancock, Mattox, and Queen (2005) few studies have examined the effects of block scheduling at the middle level. Those that have shown success at the middle level have been unable to narrow down which specific aspects of block...

The use of formative assessment has come to the forefront as a means of enhancing student achievement in mathematics. The hallmarks of formative assessment are questioning, immediate feedback to teachers and students, peer-review, task-focused...

The purpose of this thesis is to examine and explore the implementation of formative assessment in a mathematics class and determine its effectiveness in improving student achievement in mathematics. Wiliam and Black (1998) define formative...

Purpose
The purpose of this research was to explore a possible connection between students’ involvement in formal music activities and their achievement in mathematics.
Hypothesis
Students who have more exposure to music as measured through the...

This study examined whether focused-instruction of vocabulary had an impact on overall mathematical achievement. The study was conducted over the course of 18 weeks and took place in a public high school in Connecticut. The participants of the...

This study investigates ways that care givers can positively influence gifted children to achieve in the area of language arts. Various methods of care giver involvement are reviewed and data is analyzed to determine which types of involvement...

Many researchers have tried to find a direct link between block scheduling and student achievement. However, their findings have been mixed mainly because it was extremely difficult to account for other variables; therefore, not allowing...

Residential treatment facilities are designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for behaviorally challenged students. A recent trend has emerged that involves the placement of adjudicated students – in lieu of incarceration – at many...

This embedded multiple-case study explored the relationship between student achievement in reading and science. Three Connecticut high schools, selected for their differing demographics, were studied. Grade 10 students' achievement on a reading...